Independents have vital voice in campaign for Presidency
In a 'republic of opportunity', independent candidates should be able to take part in the election more easily, writes Fidelma Healy Eames
Pádraig O Céidigh....

Scottish Justice Secretary becomes a meme all Scots will understand
Is there a better way to use photos of politicians?
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Humza Yousaf has become an unlikely meme.
Pictures of the Scottish Justice Secretary...

Anger over beating meted out by Emmanuel Macron’s bodyguard to student
Alexandre Benalla was suspended and had his duties changed over the incident in May which has only just emerged.
Emmanuel Macron, flanked...

Donald Trump told Theresa May to 'sue the EU' over Brexit talks
US President Donald Trump with British Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: Jack Taylor/PA WireTheresa May
Theresa May has said that Donald...

'Vote Leave' Brexit campaign fined and senior figures referred to police
File photo dated 7/6/2016 of a Vote Leave placard during the EU referendum. The Electoral Commission has announced that the lead...

Macedonian leader announces referendum question over name change
Approval of the settlement with Greece would smooth the path to membership of the European Union and Nato.
Protesters against a name change to North...

Vladimir Putin says 'forces' in the US are blocking international progress
The Russian leader claims criticism of the US president’s performance at the Helsinki summit overshadow what was discussed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin...